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CAPSturn

TM

Software for cycle time reduction and programming

For CNC Turning centers

CAPSturn cuts your costs

Reduce cycle timeSpecially designed to generate minimal cycle time programs

Reduce machine downtimeFor dry runs, program entry, program editing and correction

Reduce part rejectionsDuring tryouts

Reduce programming timeFirst-time-right programs, fast

Reduce tool costEfficient and appropriate tool paths

Reduce damage to machineEliminate accidents, spindle overuse

Reduce documentation timeShop documents generated automatically

Reduce skill level of programmerDoes not need an engineer - a machinist can do the programming

Draw part and blank shapes

How CAPSturn works

Cycle time OK?No

Yes

Define machining operations

Check tool path

Edit machining parameters

Check cycle time, spindle usage

Generate NC program

Generate shop documents

DNC to machine

Conversational software

Reduce programming timeReduce skill level of programmer

No CNC programming knowledge needed – just machining knowledge.Training time is typically 2 – 4 hours.

Reduce cycle timeReduce tool costReduce skill level of programmer

Automatic cutting parameters selection

Eliminates a big cause of low cycle times – poor FS selection.Reduces tool wear caused by poor FS selection.

Reduce cycle timeReduce tool costReduce programming timeReduce skill level of programmer

Wide variety of operations with unique tool paths

Eliminates a big cause of low cycle times – inefficient tool paths.Improves tool life because of proper usage.

Tool selection expert system

Reduce machine downtimeReduce programming timeReduce skill level of programmer

Suggests appropriate tools based on operation being performed.Spindle direction is automatically decided – eliminates a big cause of errors.Eliminates dry run to check for such errors.

Tools database

Reduce machine downtimeReduce skill level of programmer

Extensive library of tools commonly used in machining.Can be configured by the user.Tools can be classified according to manufacturer.

Automatic tool gouge prevention

Reduce cycle timeReduce machine downtimeReduce tool costReduce damage to machineReduce skill level of programmer

Tool removes only whatever material it can, does not gouge into part.Reduces cycle time - you can use roughing tools to the maximum.

Cycle time calculation

Reduce cycle timeReduce documentation timeReduce skill level of programmer

Extremely accurate cycle time – less than 1 % error.Try out many process options, decide on the one with least cycle time.Generates printable cycle time sheet.

Spindle power graph

Reduce cycle timeReduce damage to machine

Check if you are using the available spindle power to the maximum.Check if you are over-using the spindle.

Highly effective tool path simulation

Reduce machine downtimeReduce part rejectionsReduce damage to machine

Variety of simulation options - Zoom, pan, single block, tool-wise, autoDynamic tool position and parameter display.Eliminates dry run, rejections and accidents.

Efficient, fully documented programs

Reduce programming timeReduce machine downtimeReduce skill level of programmer

Easy to understand because of extensive commentsHas canned cycles, nose radius compensation commandsNo editing required on machine.Build your own machine-specific program format, easily.

DNC

Reduce machine downtime

Inbuilt DNC eliminates program entry time

CAD for turning

Reduce programming timeReduce skill level of programmer

Special functions for quick definition of partsCan import part and raw material shapes from CAD software

Machining expert

Reduce programming timeReduce skill level of programmer

Quick reference for machining dataDiagnostics for machining problems

Tutorials

Reduce skill level of programmer

Cover all aspects of the softwareEnable you to learn the software yourself, in 2 to 4 hours.

Shop floor documentation – automatic

Reduce machine downtimeReduce documentation timeReduce skill level of programmer

Use in shop floor, file away for future reference.Tools list – can be given to operator for tool settingTool layout sheet - graphical details of each operation.Eliminates errors in information flow to shop floor.

Generic postprocessor

Reduce machine downtimeReduce programming timeReduce skill level of programmer

Makes posts to suit your machine and style of programming.Conversational, very easy to use.

Summary of features and benefits

Benefit Features that enable the benefit

Reduce cycle timeAuto FS selection, Unique tool paths, Tool selection expert, Cycle time calculation,

Spindle power graph

Reduce machine downtime Tool path simulation, Tools database, Tool selection expert, Auto documentation, DNC

Reduce part rejections Tool path simulation, Tool selection expert, Auto FS selection

Reduce programming timeConversational screens, Tool selection expert, Auto tool gouge prevention,

Tools database, Auto FS selection

Reduce tool cost Auto FS selection, Unique tool paths, Tool selection expert

Reduce damage to machineAuto tool gouge prevention, To ol selection expert, Tool path simulation,

Spindle power graph, Auto FS selection

Reduce documentation time Auto documentation

Reduce skill level of programmerConversational screens, Auto FS selection, Tools database, Unique tool paths,

Tool selection expert, Cycle time calculation, Auto documentation, Tutorials

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